Question 1777

Match List-I (Schedules) with List-II (Provisions/Functionaries) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List-I (Schedule)A. Fifth ScheduleB. Sixth ScheduleC. Eighth ScheduleD. Tenth ScheduleList-II (Specific Provisions/Functionaries)1. Administration of Tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram2. Anti-defection law3. Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes4. Official languages of India

Answer

A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

Why?

The correct answer is A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2.Key Points:Fifth Schedule: Deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes (excluding Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram). Hence, A-3 is correct.Sixth Schedule: Contains provisions for the administration of Tribal Areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Hence, B-1 is correct.Eighth Schedule: Lists the 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Hence, C-4 is correct.Tenth Schedule: Added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, it contains provisions regarding the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection (Anti-defection law). Hence, D-2 is correct.Additional Information:The Indian Constitution originally had 8 schedules, and four more were added through amendments, bringing the total to 12 schedules.Each schedule specifies particular aspects of government policy, administration, and law that are not covered in the articles of the main body of the constitution.